Gift Card Drive to Benefit Homeless

By: Anna Clark

Athens Area Homeless Shelter will have a holiday gift card drive to benefit homeless Athens families. The money and gift cards donated will used by parents to buy presents for their children during a shopping trip organized by the shelter. You can donate cash, checks, or via PayPal. Cash, check, and gift card donations can be dropped off at 620 Barber St., Athens. Donations are due by Dec. 14.

If you are more interested in donating items, here is a wish list for items needed.

For questions and more information, call (706) 354-0423 or contact volunteer@helpathenshomeless.org.